San Antonio native Joseph Benavidez lost a split decision to Demetrious Johnson at UFC 152 in Toronto 48-47, 47-48, 49-46.

Benavidez, who moved to Las Cruces, N.M., when he was 6 years old, was fighting in the UFC's first flyweight championship. He trains in Sacramento, Calif. He emerged from a tournament to earn the title shot.